<div>This week Melanie has some words of encouragement and exhortation for the College Football Playoff committee, and I am still trying to make sense of the fact that the Mississippi State Bulldogs are going to an actual bowl game. To play post-season football. WHAT IS EVEN HAPPENING.<br> <br> Also, Melanie talks about some Christmas-themed shows that she has watched, I share all about my recent trip to New York, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.<br> <br> Hope you enjoy!<br> <br> </div> <ul> <li> <a href="http://patreon.com/bigboo">Join Us on Patreon</a> </li> <li><a href="http://amazon.com/shop/bigboo">Our Amazon Shop</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/142826802/"><strong>2025 Big Boo Holiday Gift Guide</strong></a></li> </ul> <div><strong>Show Notes:</strong></div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/notre-dame-bowl-game-ad-pete-bevacqua-cfp/">Notre Dame says no, thank you</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.si.com/college/mississippistate/football/sec-roll-call-highlights-shocking-bowl-assignment-for-mississippi-state">State going to the Duke's Mayonnaise Bowl</a></li> <li><a href="https://collegefootballplayoff.com/">College Football Playoffs</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.rosemarysnyc.com/">Rosemary's</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.shukettenyc.com/">Shukette</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.qualitybistro.com/">Quality Bistro</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.telecharge.com/Chess-tickets">Chess</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.telecharge.com/Ragtime-tickets">Ragtime</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/joshuahenryofficial/">Joshua Henry</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/johnclayiii/">John Clay III</a></li> <li><a href="https://criterionticketing.com/and-juliet">&amp; Juliet</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4a7yknI">Oh What Fun</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/81083590">Home for Christmas</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-beverly-hills">Real Housewives of Beverly Hills</a></li> <li><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bNjTXrjMOfOPV0eEduLBVYMYnNIkm10Yi6bE90kp9-4/edit?usp=sharing">David Yu, NYC Driver</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/december-2025-we-144760319">our Patreon Southern Living episode</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.southernliving.com/">get a Southern Living print subscription</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.zinio.com/publications/southern-living/4526">get a Southern Living digital subscription</a></li> <li><a href="http://helenbham.com">Helen in Birmingham</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4ow3QPw">Whiskware salad dressing bottle</a></li> <li> <a href="https://%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8Bamzn.to/48e1lN6">Maille mustard</a> (here's the <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nPE6Ff4alCNacMihsDPEl4MrrkW0WmvgH_b3ug2XIPY/edit?usp=sharing">Lilo's Salad recipe</a>)</li> <li><a href="https://rstyle.me/+s6Uet4VKIEm7sapRLK8X5Q">Anastasia tinted brow gel</a></li> <li><a href="https://rstyle.me/+4hj6wwF1ozu_eQTGzPFzHQ">FITS Go with the Flow wool crew socks</a></li> <li> <a href="https://rstyle.me/+OmSh_rPJuzZL07qcSGfeYg">Aprés Chill trousers</a> (and I got the <a href="https://rstyle.me/+liHKhkRYiEm9DiXwGdnvow">popover sweatshirt</a> to go with them)</li> </ul> <div><strong>Sponsors:</strong></div> <ul> <li> <a href="http://oseamalibu.com">OSEA Malibu</a> - use code BIGBOO for 10% off sitewide</li> <li> <a href="http://postaway.com/">Postaway</a> - use code BIGBOO40 for 40% off when you join</li> <li><a href="http://dwellbible.com/gifts">Dwell</a></li> <li> <a href="http://drinkag1.com/bigboo">AG1</a> - use this link for $126 in free gifts for new subscribers</li> </ul>